Jack E Scrugham

1934-2015

Jack E Scrugham (80), Resident of Bishop, CA for 34 years, born in Altoona, PA on May 27, 1934, passed away March 5 at his home in Bishop with his beloved wife by his side.

Jack Scrugham

Jack came to California at the age of 12. He met Dee in high school and they married in 1953.  They moved to Bishop in 1980.  Jack worked as a bartender at Tom’s place for many years, after leaving Tom’s place; Jack worked for Crowley Lake as a dock hand.  Jack was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting. He enjoyed taking care of his roses and his vegetable garden.  He also tried his hand a bull riding at the age of 47 and was awarded the “Hard Luck Cowboy “ belt buckle. Jack also, enjoyed sitting on the porch with his friends enjoying a Budweiser.

He is survived by his wife Dee Scrugham of 61 years, daughters Jackie Gonzaliz and husband Luz of Orange, CA and Linda Scrugham of Bishop. Grandson Chris Greeley and wife Kori, and Granddaughter Jennifer Walker. Great grandchildren Nathan, Jordan and Kaelynn, Sister Betty Peck of  Altoona, PA and numerous nieces and nephews and his favorite granddogger Zelda Mae.

Jack did not want to have any services, but would appreciate if you just raise a beer in his memory.